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Is Derik Queen the Ayton Upgrade Rip City Needs?

Blazers fans, is it time to move on from the DA experiment? After two seasons, it’s clear Deandre Ayton isn’t living up to that $35M price tag, especially with Clingan’s All-Rookie rise. The 2025 draft could be our shot at a real upgrade: Derik Queen. Sure, he’s got some combine red flags, but his skill set—think Sengun with more playmaking—could be the perfect fit next to Clingan. Would you roll the dice on Queen at No. 11? #RipCity #NBADraft #Blazers #Sports #Basketball